Along which identity lines does 21st century Britain divide? Evidence from Big Brother

This paper measures discrimination in the reality TV show Big Brother, a high-stakes environment. Data on contestants’ nominations are taken from 35 series of the British version of the show, covering the years 2000-2016. Race and age discrimination are found, with contestants more likely to nominat...

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Main Author: Lane, Tom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2020
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/59789/